2887: Hypocritical Hole
La Gatuna 30T 449765 4798531 (Datum: ETRS89. Accuracy code: A) Altitude 287m
Length 78m
Area position : Site entrance in context : Logbook search

Updated 27th September 2012

A hole first noticed when a stream emerged after torrential rain. This resurgence has been explored for nearly 80m with possibilities for extension through a draughting "spidery duck" and at the end. The Spidery Duck was pushed in the summer, 2012, during very dry conditions and after digging a trench. About 15m was gained around a number of bends until a slight narrowing prevented progress.A chamber could be seen ahead with a strong, cold draught. This passage is the source of the water that resurges.

Reference: anon., 2008c (Easter logbook); Corrin Juan, 2009; anon., 2012d (summer logbook)
Entrance pictures:
Underground picture :
Video : Passing the Spidery Duck, 2012 (YouTube)
Detailed Survey : 1:500 pdf
Line Survey :
On area survey :
Survex file : yes (Amended magnetic declination December 2013 to align with Eur79 grid and coordinates altered to fit ETRS89 datum, April 2014.)

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